Oceania is a totalitarian society controlled by the Party through rewriting history and Newspeak. Winston Smith works in the Ministry of Truth, editing historical records. Party controls citizens through surveillance, telescreens and propaganda. Winston rebels against the Party through diary writing and affair with Julia. Party tortures Winston, leading to his complete loss of individuality
"We grieve by continuing their fight" is a moving line in Shogun. Show's noble message becomes sinister in real-world context
Fireman Montag burns books in a society that burns books to control dangerous ideas. Montag meets Clarisse, a crazy neighbor who forces him to think about life. His wife Mildred suffers from a sleep pill overdose and loses memory. Montag steals a Bible from a book hoarder and burns her books
Guy Montag is a fireman who initially enjoys burning books but later questions his actions. Mildred Montag represents society's superficial happiness hiding deep unhappiness. Captain Beatty uses his knowledge to maintain society's ignorance. Clarisse McClellan represents youthful curiosity seeking knowledge for its own sake
Society creates a cover over our eyes when entering the real world. The Matrix represents society itself, not a fake digital universe. We all have a cover over our eyes when entering the world
Montag burns books as his job, enjoying the process. He meets unconventional neighbor Clarisse, who challenges his beliefs about society. Montag's wife Mildred overdoses on sleeping pills while watching TV